FROM A terrifying point during Everton’s most recent pre-season tour when a foot injury could have finished his career, Seamus Coleman has come a long way.

The Irish full-back has made an impression on the Goodison Park fan-base which overwhelmingly suggests he has a massive part to play in coming seasons.

His loan spell at Blackpool could not have gone better so far. One fantastic goal, another man of the match performance, and the down-to-earth 21-year-old is doing his chances next season no harm at all.

In an era when attacking full backs with a goal in them come at a premium on the transfer market, Everton could once again have plucked a real diamond from the rough.

Let’s hope he is allowed to finish the season playing regularly for Ian Holloway’s team, and build even further on his confidence.